National Sports
Brad Paisley says he’s ‘Mr. More Baseball’ after performing at another World Series marathon game
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
Country superstar Brad Paisley made history Monday night — and this time, it wasn’t for platinum records. The singer performed the national anthem during a landmark World Series game — an 18-inning matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers won 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s homer than ended Game 3 nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson listed as full participant in practice and speaks with reporters
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice Tuesday — and the star quarterback also spoke to reporters. It’s the clearest sign yet that his hamstring injury is indeed behind him. “I can’t wait to touch the grass with my guys,” Jackson said. “It’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4th-tier Grimsby loses to Brentford to end impressive run in League Cup. Wrexham knocked out
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Fourth-tier Grimsby’s impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday. Brentford won 5-0 at Blundell Park, the scene of Manchester United’s stunning loss to Grimsby in the second round in August. Grimsby then beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Klein’s improbable journey from Triple-A to World Series hero for the Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No one was more surprised to see Will Klein closing out Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers than the red-bearded relief pitcher. A week ago, the right-hander was in Arizona throwing to live hitters in a simulated game. Klein, 25, was a late addition to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer out of Toronto’s starting lineup for World Series Game 4 against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toronto’s George Springer was out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, a day after hurting his right side during a swing. Blue Jays manager John Schneider had said about 2 1/2 hours before game time that he prepared two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three men sentenced in 2022 shooting death at UBC golf course
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says all three men convicted in the 2022 shooting death of Vishal Walia at a golf club on the lands of the University of British Columbia have been sentenced. Police say Deandre Baptiste, Balraj Basra and Iqbal Kang were all charged with first-degree murder four days after Walia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays DH George Springer out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays DH George Springer out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany to face Spain in Women’s Nations League final after edging past France
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
CAEN, France (AP) — Germany will face defending champion Spain in the Women’s Nations League final next month in a repeat of this year’s European Championship semifinal. Germany drew 2-2 with France on Tuesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate, while Spain completed a 5-0 aggregate win over Sweden. The final will be held over two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays reliever Eric Lauer the only Toronto pitcher ruled out for Game 4
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES — An empty coffee cup was on Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s desk Tuesday afternoon as he met with media members after a marathon 18-inning game the night before. Estimating he got about 4 1/2 hours sleep, Schneider and his team were back at it after a short turnaround for Game 4 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Casey Stoney has plenty to say, none of it good, after loss to Dutch
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
NIJMEGEN — Casey Stoney didn’t mince words in assessing Canada’s 1-0 loss to the 11th-ranked Netherlands in women’s soccer friendly on Tuesday. “Not good enough,” said the Canada coach. “Nowhere near the level in terms of the technical quality, ability to keep the ball, winning 50-50 duels. Not to the standard that we need or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Ohio State is rested twice over and preparing for 5-game stretch to close the regular season
By Canadian Press on October 28th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Top-ranked Ohio State is rested twice over and preparing to finish the regular season with a five-game stretch that culminates in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Buckeyes’ open weekends (Sept. 20 and Oct. 25) essentially broke the season into thirds for coach Ryan Day and his staff. They focused extensive energy on ... Read More »
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